TRAVEL GEEKS
N AT U R A L JA PA N
Japan’s heady juxtaposition of high-tech
metropolises and natural wonders makes
it one of the world’s top travel destinations.
The current exhibition at London’s Japan
House, WOW: City Lights and Woodland
Shade, explores the striking contrasts of the
nation’s futuristic cityscapes against the
quiet beauty of its landscapes. On Tuesday
12 March, join our event at Japan House as
we discuss the incredible spots to visit in
Japan, from the best natural parks in Tokyo
to the spectacular misty lakes of Tohoku.
The panel will include NATSUKI KIKUYA,
director of the Museum of Sake, an
intangible museum that provides education
and promotion on the crat of sake. Natsuki
works to connect Japan to the UK and
mainland Europe through a range of special
events and courses, and has been selected a
‘Sake Samurai’ by the Japanese government.
SIMON WRIGHT, director of programming at
Japan House, and MATTHEW JOSLIN, from
the Japan National Tourism Organization
will also be on the panel, along with award-
winning travel writer OLIVER SMITH, who
frequently writes about Japan.
Come along for top tips, technical know-
how, photo ideas — and a glass of something
cheery. Our series of informal chats are
tailored to it in with your busy lives.
Travel Geeks is just an hour long and gives
you the chance to hear from our experts,
have a drink and join in the lively debate.
Tickets to our Travel Geeks event at Japan
House also include an exclusive ater-hours
private viewing of the WOW: City Lights and
Woodland Shade exhibition.12
MARCHWHEN: Thursday
12 March, 18.00-20.30
WHERE: Japan House,
101-111 Kensington High Street,
London W8 5SA
TICKETS: £10 — includes drinks
and nibbles, plus an exclusive
private viewing of the WOW:
City Lights and Woodland
Shade exhibition.A country of islands, mountains and diverse climates, Japan ofers a wealth of
natural wonders. Join us as we discuss where to go and how to do it
NATURAL JAPAN
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